For many HR and benefits teams, summer can feel like a quieter season. Employees are taking vacations, calendars are shifting, and open enrollment may still feel months away. But for benefits leaders, summer is not downtime. It is planning time. By the time open enrollment arrives in the fall, many of the biggest benefits decisions […]
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Employee wellness programs are no longer a “nice to have.” For many organizations, they are now a core part of the employee experience, supporting retention, engagement, preventative health, and overall workplace satisfaction. But there’s a challenge many HR and benefits leaders know well: not every wellness program gets used. A benefit can look great on
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For many HR and benefits leaders, the challenge isn’t finding more benefits to offer employees. It’s getting more value from the benefits already in place. Dental coverage is a perfect example. Many employers already offer dental insurance, and most employees understand that preventative care matters. Yet routine dental visits are still easy to postpone. Between
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A new year brings renewed dental benefits. But when it comes to dental care, many people still fall into the same pattern: I’ll get to it later. For employers and employees alike, the early months of the year present a valuable opportunity: to rethink how easy dental care actually can be to access. The “Later”
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As the year winds down, many organizations take a thoughtful look at how their wellness programs supported employees over the past twelve months. It’s a natural moment to evaluate what resonated, what aligned well with internal goals, and what could be improved moving into the new year. One area that often emerges during these reflections
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Bruxism is a word that many people learned during the height of the pandemic. It’s the clinical term for excessive teeth clenching or grinding. And one of the foremost factors that contributes to this involuntary and detrimental oral health habit is stress. HR leaders are no strangers to the complications that arise in the workplace
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On World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins participants across the country in raising awareness of mental health issues, particularly in the workplace. Mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, have significant impacts on the workforce, and businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance
People who suffer from sleep disorders, according to studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), face greater risks of accidents in the workplace, reduced job satisfaction, and chronic absenteeism. Those with good sleep habits are better able to focus, think critically, solve problems, and manage stress. So, how can you tell whether your employees
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Wellness, these days, can seem more like a trendy fad than an actual health initiative. Across New York, for example, Women’s Wear Daily touted the rise of six new beauty and wellness destinations that promise a gamut of offerings from “cocktails and pedicures to hot pilates.” The push to be well is prominent in today’s
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Labor Day has come and gone, which means all the white in your wardrobe should be on the way out, too. But why? The tradition invokes a throwback to the early 1900s when people stowed their bright summer attire to make room for darker, more autumnal hues. And while fashionistas may frown on a white
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August is National Wellness Month, a time for raising awareness about the importance of self-care. Managing stress and incorporating healthy routines into one’s day may sound like platitudes, but in the hectic bustle of modern business, wellness is crucial. Employees are the lifeblood of your organization. If they break down, the big machine that drives
For businesses today, poor employee health comes at a high cost. With many industries facing increasing economic challenges, curbing overhead has replaced growth as the goal for 2024. However, failing to support the wellness of the workforce may have a hefty price tag. Companies that invest in their workers’ health see a direct return in
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